200 HOUR
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
2025 Dates TBD
PROGRAM OVERVIEW | CURRICULUM | SCHEDULE OUTLINE | DATES | TUITION | LOCATION | APPLY | BIPOC SCHOLARSHIP | CONTACT
AIM:
A MAP TO SELF
A 21-day immersion in Montezuma, Costa Rica
Welcome to Arrow Yoga's In-Person 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. As devoted practitioners, we are proud to serve as stewards of this ancient system. We are committed to transmitting the knowledge that has been passed on to us with the utmost reverence.
Our interest in guiding a 200 hour is not just to provide the knowledge of yoga, but to give you access to its lived experience. For 21 days, you will be immersed in a rigorous study of yoga. You will learn how to lead a modern approach to the physical based practices, while steeping yourself into its historic origins.
As we share our interpretations of yoga, we are also dedicated to honoring yoga's ancient practitioners and the literature they left for us.
This program isn't just about learning how to teach. More so, it’s about learning how to practice.
You will walk away learning how to facilitate a vinyasa & restorative physical yoga class, while also learning how to lead traditional techniques for pranayama and meditation.
Beyond teaching, we emphasize self-study and practice as a guiding principle to our studentship and our personal growth. Join us if you are ready for an in-depth study of your yoga practice and yourself.
Read below to learn if this program is right for you.
"I feel like I have received the most holistic version of YTT available - it was spiritual, physical, emotional, mental ... POWERFUL. I would recommend this training to anyone. I love being held to a high level in trainings, because it makes me feel like I am getting the most out of my time and investment. You exceeded expectations."
The heart & essence of the training
PROGRAM FORMAT
Throughout the course of this training, you will learn the fundamentals of your asana practice, aim inwards through meditation, and activate your authentic power through self-study. Your training will be broken down into 8 modules over the course of 21 days (2 days per module). Each module is inspired by one of the 7 chakras. The 8th and final module will be focused on assimilating all the knowledge learned and its application.
The chakra system is an ancient architectural blueprint for understanding the energetics of mind-body-spirit and will serve as a symbolic and organizational component to the design of our training. Each module will also correspond with each one of the 8 limbs of yoga, as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
This 21-day program is a comprehensive approach to becoming a well-informed student of yoga. We value presenting the course material of ancient yogic principles through our unique modern translation. Not only will you learn the art and science of this practice from a historical context, you will also be able to interpret it through a language that is relevant to your daily life and practice.
Educational workshops, conversation, and reading assignments will coincide with the implementation and application of what is studied through repetition of practice teaching. It is through the development of your own personal practice that you will begin to share yoga as a teacher.
Vinyasa
Restorative
The body
as an instrument
Learn how to build essentially any yoga class by learning the essential components of each asana. We will breakdown a standard vinyasa style class throughout the course of our training, but will be integrating from many different styles and lineages
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Anatomy/Physiology/Biomechanics
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Understand the major systems of the body and how yoga asana can benefit your health from a chemical level
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Understand the history of Asana and identify its intended use according to ancient texts
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Learn to identify the fundamentals of a stable asana practice, one that is built to last
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Learn to sequence a yoga practice from a subtle energetic and physical perspective
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Appreciate the wisdom of your body, learn to listen to it and respect it whole heartedly
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Learn embodiment practices beyond the asana
Dr. Ariel Ross of PT will be supporting you and educating you on your physically based practice
The Curriculum
21 DAYS | IN PERSON
The Training Outline
4 days on, 1 day off
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1 Day for Orientation
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15 days of training total
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3 days off
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1 day for our final excursion & closing
Daily Schedule
6-8 am Practice
8-10 am Breakfast / Rest
10-1 pm Train
1-3 pm Lunch / Rest
3-6:30 pm Train
7 pm Dinner
Rest
POST IMMERSION | ONLINE
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Community Class
As a continuation of Module 8 and as the culmination of your YTT experience, you will be required to lead a live community class virtually on Arrow Yoga's platform, or in person.
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Dharma Project Presentation
In addition to leading your community class, you will be asked to lead a 15-20 minute presentation on your final project that will be outlined for you during our immersion.
Schedule Format
TRAINING DATES
Orientation
Tuesday, October 8
Module 1 - Anchor
Wednesday-Thursday, October 9+10
Module 2 - Allow
Friday-Saturday, October 11+12
Day Off
Sunday, October 13
Module 3 - Activate
Monday-Tuesday, October 14+15
Module 4 - Awaken
Wednesday-Thursday, October 16+17
Day Off
Friday, October 18
Module 5- Articulate
Saturday-Sunday, October 19+20
Module 6 - Architect
Monday-Tuesday, October 21+22
Day Off
Wednesday, October 23
Module 7 - Align
Thursday-Friday, October 24+25
Module 8 - Assimilate
Saturday, October 26
Closing Celebration
Sunday, October 27
Week of November 10-16
Community Class (Teach your class)
Week of November 17-22
Present Your Dharma Project virtually
LEAD TEACHER & TRAINER
Dani Reidy
With a decade of experience, living and embodying the practice and process of yoga, Dani is honored to be able to share her knowledge with you. Dani has studied under the most thoughtful, intentional and informed leaders in the field, and would not be here with out their mentorship and guidance. This training is an accumulation of wisdom passed down. May it continue to inspire for generations to come.
We will also be inviting skilled and experienced guest teachers to help facilitate your training for a variety of modalities.
Learn more about Dani here.
TUITION
Total Investment
$- Quad
$- Triple
$- Double
$- Single
*Taxes & Fees Included
INCLUDED
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All meals & Accommodation for 20 nights (Unless meals eaten off site on Off Days)
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Transportation to/from Tambor Airport
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Tortuga Island Group Activity
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Printed & digital copy of training manual (400+ pages)
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Printed & Digital Certificate of Completion
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Unlimited Access to Arrow Yoga Virtual Studio for 1 year
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20% off Mentorship Program
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50% off Arrow Yoga Workshops
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Gifts from Arrow Yoga
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Three 1-on-1's w Dani (Before, During & After Training)
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Lifetime access to all recordings in our private portal/Thinkific
NOT INCLUDED
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Airfare
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Trip & Traveler's Health Insurance
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Transportation during training
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Optional Excursions on Off Days
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Massages
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Tips
Deposit
$500
Once you have applied & been accepted, a $500 non refundable deposit will reserve your spot
Payment Plans Available
We want to help you on your path to becoming a yoga teacher. Any plan that works for you, works for us. Please reach out to info@arrow-yoga.com to discuss.
OUR TRAINING LOCATION
Aves Retreat Center
Montezuma, Costa Rica
Aves Retreat Center is located in one of our most favorite places on earth. Back in 2015, Dani led her first yoga retreat in this hippie surf town, sandwiched between lush tropical jungle and the beautiful Pacific ocean. The retreat center is a modern sanctuary, with pools, a restaurant that will provide all of our meals, comfortable rooms, and a beautiful ocean view yoga shala where we'll spend most of our day.
Learn more about our training site here
what to expect
Dani has combined her passion for hosting retreats with her knowledge of leading trainings to curate a thoughtful experience that allows you to immerse yourself into the teachings while enjoying the beauty of Costa Rica.
Our time has been organized so that we study 8.5 hours daily for 4 days. The following day will be a rest day, during which you can integrate, process, and play. On days off, Dani will help to organize optional activities like surfing, zip lining, and hiking to a nearby waterfall to swim. On the final day of our training, we will all celebrate by taking a boat tour to Tortuga Island together.
Throughout the training, 2 Arrow Yoga YTT graduates will be assisting Dani for 6 days at a time, with a total of 6 assistants transitioning in and out over the course of the program. These teachers will be here to serve as support for our experience and will be facilitating classes and lectures for you.
All information regarding travel will be listed for you in your private YTT portal.
Every month for the 6 months leading up to our training, we will host a virtual group call to connect and discuss how to prepare for your upcoming training abroad.
OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Aves is a modern, boutique hotel nestled on a hilltop five minutes above Montezuma Beach, a small coastal beach town on the east coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. A domestic flight from San Jose to Tambor will bring you just 30 minutes to our retreat.
Some of the room features include a large outdoor deck, kitchenette, air conditioning, ceiling fans, WiFi, room safes, high ceilings and comfortable beds. The outdoor deck has a garden view highlighted by a 200 year old huge pochote tree, view of the 17 meter lap pool and flowing creek. You'll have access to a secondary lounge pool with a cascading waterfall, a gym, and massage treatment rooms. Enjoy the ocean views from our yoga shala during practice and training each day.
Receive 3 delicious vegetarian meals per day to foster ahimsa & saucha.
This is a dry experience, meaning no alcohol will be served
let's talk all about it
Investing in teacher training is a big deal. Schedule a no pressure call with Dani to learn more about the program and find out if it aligns with you. We are here to support you in making the most informed decision.
FAQS
CAN I COME FOR PART OF THE TIME?
No, all participants must be present for the scheduled yoga immersion.
IS THERE ANY WORK TO BE DONE BEFORE / AFTER TRAINING?
Yes, you will be asked to complete required reading prior to landing in Costa Rica. Post training, you will complete your final class, and present your final project 2 weeks post training. You will then need to complete your graduation requirements which include a final exam, essays, 10 hours of practice teaching, and a final interview
IS THERE ANY HOMEWORK TO COMPLETE?
Required homework during training will include reading, journaling, and an on going building of your yoga sequence that you will present 2 weeks post immersion.
HOW DO I LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SCHEDULE/HOW TO PREPARE FOR TRAINING?
Once registered you will receive access to your student training portal. In there is all of the information you'll need to access zoom links, resources, props and books required etc;
WILL CLASSES BE RECORDED?
Yes, all training hours will be recorded while in Costa Rica. You will then have access to this content on your training portal post immersion.
WHERE DO WE GO TO ACCESS ASSIGNMENTS/ RECORDINGS?
All curriculum will be accessed through Thinkific and can be found through the training portal.
DO YOU ARRANGE FLIGHTS?
No, but we will help you to understand where you're flying and when in our training portal. Once you've applied and been accepted you'll have access to more information on how to best prepare for your trip.
DO WE MEET BEFORE COSTA RICA?
Yes, we will meet 6 times prior to leaving for our YTT via monthly zoom calls 6 months before our departure.
DO I NEED TO BE AN ADVANCED PRACTITIONER IN ORDER TO JOIN?
NO! Students come to learn and advance their practice exactly as they are. All are welcome. We ask that you have been practicing yoga for at least a year and are deeply committed to this process of learning and growing.
Scholarships Available
To create a diverse range of teaching voices and ensure all students are represented in the classroom, it’s imperative to take yoga outside the studio and into communities that are often underrepresented in a typical yoga class.
Scholarships will be prioritized for BIPOC communities. Please reach out if you have any questions. Scholarships are awarded up to $1,000.
We are a Registered Yoga School Accredited through Yoga Alliance
